Prepare against Thomas Schnepel
DEU · World #60,166 classical · FIDE ID 4674731
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Schnepel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Schnepel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Schnepel before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,855 | 2,000 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,841 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,969 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 59 | 27 | 89 | 33.7% |
| As White | 79 | 25 | 13 | 41 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 96 | 34 | 14 | 48 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Schnepel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Schnepel's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 96.2% | 40.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Schnepel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schnepel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schnepel usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Schnepel usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 97.8% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 51.4% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 48.6% | 35.3% |
Thomas Schnepel's chess games
All 175 games by Thomas Schnepel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 59 wins, 27 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Andreas Bachmann | 2,243 | ch-Baden HT2 | B33 |
| Dec 2001 | Hans Hoffmann | 2,236 | 18th Boeblingen Open | B33 |
| Jan 2010 | Oliver Weiss | 2,202 | Verbandsliga Nord Baden 0910 | D02 |
| May 2005 | Martin Weise | 2,180 | ch-Stuttgart A int | C12 |
| May 2007 | Volker Weil | 2,176 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2016 | 49 | 19.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-Baden HT2 | 2003 | 18 | 10 | 2,123 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,603 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| Baden VLN 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,988 |
| chA-Stuttgart Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,011 |
| ch-Baden U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-Baden Open U2000 | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,903 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Schnepel's chess games?
175 games by Thomas Schnepel, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Thomas Schnepel has played.
What does Thomas Schnepel play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Thomas Schnepel opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Schnepel answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games).
What openings does Thomas Schnepel play as White?
As White, Thomas Schnepel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Schnepel play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Schnepel most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Thomas Schnepel's FIDE rating?
Thomas Schnepel is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Thomas Schnepel played?
Our database contains 175 games by Thomas Schnepel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 27 draws, 89 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Schnepel?
175 games by Thomas Schnepel reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.